This Collection seeks to explore the interplay between pig production and climate stress, focusing on thermotolerance, nitrogen transformation, and ...

Chemical and Biological Technologies in Agriculture (CBTA) offers the first opportunity to stimulate discussion on the latest chemical and biochemical ...

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Towards a new communications strategy on global health to engage the public

Food security remains a critical issue, even in high-income nations, as disparities in access to nutritious food contribute to malnutrition and obesity. ...

Advancing our collective understanding of fungicide development is crucial in addressing the growing challenges posed by plant pathogens and agricultural ...

Adult sows spend more than 50% of their time in units for gestating sows. Consequently, the functionality of these facilities is important for their well-b

Food security is a key facet of a sustainable society, while some threats, such as climate change and food riots may unsettle any society. Some aspects of food security such as food production and distribution are inherently spatial, thus requiring spatialized methods to study it. In this study, we introduce Discrete Ecosystem Evolution Rules (DEER), which is a spatial generalization of the EDEN framework developed in environmental sciences. Based on extensive expert knowledge and literature, we developed both spatially implicit and explicit models to assess the impacts of climate change on food security dynamics in a complex West-African social-ecological system (Dano, Burkina Faso). Comparing these two models allowed highlighting the role of spatial structure on food security degradation and recovery over the long term. Results showed that the impacts of climate change on food security were mediated by water availability and soil degradation. The spatial model provided a finer understanding of food security dynamics by highlighting unexpected sequences of events. These insights highlight the relevance of a spatial modeling framework to get a proper understanding of food security and, more generally, of social-ecological dynamics.

Dairy Science and Management is a new open access peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish innovative research about the welfare and management of dairy ...

Poultry Science and Management is an open access peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish innovative research about the management of poultry animals for ...

Aquaculture Science and Management is an open access peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish innovative research about the welfare and management of ...

Salmonella infections remain a significant concern in the poultry industry, impacting both animal health and food safety. The prevalence of these bacterial ...

The dairy industry is a cornerstone of global food security and nutrition, yet it faces significant challenges due to the rising incidence of antibiotic ...

This review examines the health benefits, market potential, and sustainability of A2 milk products derived from cattle with the A2A2 β-casein genotype, highlighting their role as a tool in rural transformation, particularly in the Global South, where integrated perspectives on nutritional innovation and socioeconomic development remain underexplored. By addressing this knowledge gap, this synthesis combines current scientific evidence, market data, and policy discussions to examine the biochemical basis of A2 milk, its health benefits, and the socioeconomic opportunities associated with promoting its production through sustainable, rural-based livestock systems. The global A2 milk market, valued at USD 4.0 billion in 2024, is projected to grow at an annual rate of 18.5% through 2030, driven by rising health consciousness and consumer willingness to pay premium prices for high-value agricultural (HVA) products. Indigenous cattle breeds with naturally high frequencies of the A2A2 genotype offer sustainable production pathways while supporting genetic conservation, and non-bovine species such as water buffaloes exhibit exclusive A2A2 homozygosity, making all buffalo milk naturally A2, while goats and sheep show higher A2 allele frequencies compared to cattle, positioning them as safer alternatives with lower β-casomorphin release potential. Small-scale dairy farming systems, especially those organized through cooperatives, present opportunities to enhance rural livelihood through premium pricing for HVA products such as A2 milk. However, scientific validation, regulatory standardization, and supply chain segregation remain. Limited clinical trials and inconsistent certification frameworks continue to constrain broader market expansion. This review presents A2 milk as a convergence point of nutritional innovation and rural development, emphasizing value-added products, niche market segments, and the potential of indigenous cattle, non-bovine species, and cooperative models in scaling sustainable dairy production.

Acoustic lice treatment (AcuLice) is a newly developed system which uses a composite acoustic sound image with low-frequency sound to remove salmon lice (Lepeophtheirus salmonis) from Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar). The impact of the AcuLice system in Atlantic salmon and lumpfish was evaluated according to primary, secondary and tertiary stress responses in one location (Hattasteinen) with AcuLice system operating in 6-week cycles and in a reference location (Tittelsnes) without the AcuLice system. Appetite and behaviour were also recorded. Fish from Hattasteinen, both Atlantic salmon and lumpfish showed a normal growth pattern, with no alterations in biometric indexes that could be interpreted as a sign of tertiary (chronic) stress response. Atlantic salmon from the reference location exhibited a reduced appetite and slower growth at the beginning of the trial, suggesting that stock differences are much more important than any potential effects produced by the AcuLice system. There were no changes in feeding, swimming or aggressive behaviour that could be attributed to the AcuLice operation. In summary, no negative effects in Atlantic salmon or lumpfish that could be linked to the operation of the AcuLice system were observed in this trial.

The global ocean is facing unprecedented pressures due to human activities [ 1]. From plastic pollution and chemical contaminants to climate-driven changes in marine ecosystems, the urgency to find innovative solutions for a cleaner and more sustainable ocean has never been greater [ 2].

Feed sorting and chewing behavior of multiparous Holsteins were tested in response to diets containing different alfalfa hay (AH) to corn silage (CS) ratios and fat supplements. Experimental diets con...

Biotechnology for the Environment is an open access, peer-reviewed journal featuring studies that explore the advancements and applications of biotechnology ...

Dairy Science and Management is an open access peer-reviewed journal that aims to publish innovative research about the management of dairy animals, the ...

The journal family includes three new open access journals focusing on dairy, poultry and aquaculture research

The association between Salmonella with chicken meat and eggs is the best-known source of a foodborne infection and its livestock reservoir. Whilst expansion of intensive farming and globalisation of ...

Background Aquaculture is central to livelihoods and food security globally, providing promise to meet growing human seafood and protein demand without surpassing environmental limits. However, the aq...

Background Implementing livestock into vegetable: cover crop-integrated systems improves soil health and system diversity. Comparisons of broiler genetic line, performance, and economics between pastu...

Collection on understanding mechanisms of inflammation and the histopathological changes induced by the pathogen

Collection showcasing research that embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of modern aquaculture science and management

Feed sorting and chewing behavior of multiparous Holsteins were tested in response to diets containing different alfalfa hay (AH) to corn silage (CS) ratios and fat supplements. Experimental diets con...

Collection focusing on mitigating antimicrobial resistance in Staphylococcus aureus

A collection aims to advance our collective understanding of animal welfare in dairy farming and its implications for the industry and food security.